Extinction, Invasion, Survival
A sculptural study of our impact on wildlife in America
American Bison The American bison was nearly hunted to extinction in the late 1800s. Through the efforts of Theodore Roosevelt, William Hornaday, and the Bronx Zoo, they were able to repopulate wild herds. The buffalo is again in trouble due to habitat destruction. About the work: 19"h x 19"w x 9"d.
Bees and Honeycomb Since 2006, the honey bee has been threatened by colony collapse disorder, most likely a result of the use of neonictinoid pesticides About the work: 15"h x 10"w x 6"d. Ceramic, metal, resin, epoxy
Solitary Bee Since 2006, the honey bee has been threatened by colony collapse disorder, most likely a result of the use of neonictinoid pesticides About the work: 6"h x 6"w x 5"d Ceramic, metal, resin, epoxy.
Carolina Parakeet on Hat The Carolina parakeet was hunted to extinction, both because it was considered a pest by farmers and milliners wanted their feathers for hats. About the work: 7"h x 15"w x 13" d. Ceramic, fabric.
Glossy Ibis A "species of special concern" due to habitat loss About the work: 20"h x 17"w x 11"d. Ceramic, metal, resin, epoxy $400.
Red Knot on Beach with Horseshoe Crabs Endangered species. The survival of the red knot is linked with the horseshoe crab, whose eggs the bird eats during migration. Overharvesting of horseshoe crabs has led to the red knot's decline. About the work: 10"h x 18"w x 15"d. Ceramic, metal, epoxy.
Ivory-billed Woodpecker The ivory-bill is extinct, the last one being seen in the 1930s. There was much hope that this wasn't true when reports of a sighting around 2005 stirred hopes, but it now mostly accepted that they're gone. About the work: 21"h x 19"w x 11" d. Ceramic, epoxy, metal.
Ivory-billed Woodpecker The ivory-bill is extinct, the last one being seen in the 1930s. There was much hope that this wasn't true when reports of a sighting around 2005 stirred hopes, but it now mostly accepted that they're gone. About the work: 21"h x 16"w x 7" d. Ceramic, epoxy, metal.
Glossy Ibis A "species of special concern" due to habitat loss About the work: 20"h x 17"w x 11"d. Ceramic, metal, resin, epoxy
Spix Macaw & Nirodia Belphegor Butterfly Both of these Brazilian species are critically endangered; the Spix Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) is probably extinct in the wild. Stoneware, wood, concrete, bronze and resin. 26"h x 15"w x 8"d
Emerald Ash Borer Invasive Asian species, brought over in shipping crates. Now found in 22 states, it has destroyed millions of trees. About the work: 15"h x 7"w x 7"d. Ceramic, metal; raku process
Burmese Roofed Turtle. 16" L x 9" W x 6" H Stoneware.
Coquerel's sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) An endangered lemur from Madagascar. Raku, 13" x 13" x13"
Dead Bees Since 2006, the honey bee has been threatened by colony collapse disorder, most likely a result of the use of neonictinoid pesticides About the work: Each bee 6"h x 6"w x 5"d. Ceramic, metal, resin, epoxy
Shortspine Thornyhead Endangered species, due to overfishing. About the work: 14"h x 20"w x 10"d
Lionfish and Elkhorn Coral The lionfish is an invasive species in the Caribbean; the elkhorn coral is endangered. About the work: Ceramic, metal, glass, epoxy
Ozark Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis). This large salamander (up to 29" long) is in danger of extinction due to habitat degradation, from industrial pollution and agricultural runoff. Stoneware, 9.5"h x 20"L x 13"w.
Argentine Tegu Invasive species in the Everglades About the work: 5"h x 15"w x 13"d. Ceramic
Galapagos Marine Iguana Black stoneware, (19"L x 7'h x 12" w).This species, endemic to the Galapagos Islands, is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. (NFS)
Galapagos Penguin This endangered penguin is the only penguin found north of the equator. Its population has been reduced to less than 1000 breeding pairs. 18 1/2" h x 16"w x 12 d. Paperclay.
Bees Sign Since 2006, the honey bee has been threatened by colony collapse disorder, most likely a result of the use of neonictinoid pesticides About the work: 10"h x 8"w Ceramic
Chinese Pangolin and Baby (Manis pentadactyla) There are 8 species of pangolins, all in Asia and Africa. They are the most illegally trafficked mammals world. Pangolins are reclusive and roll up into a ball when threatened. 11"w x 10"d x 8"h, Paperclay.
Pine Barrens Tree Frog Endangered species, only found in the NJ Pine Barrens, Sandhills of South and North Carolina, and the Florida panhandle. About the work: 12" x 7"w x 9"d. Ceramic, resin, treated driftwood. (nfs)
Yangtze River Finless Porpoise Brown Stoneware. This porpoise lives only in the Yangtze River, and its population is down to less than 2,000. Endangered due to pollution, fishing nets, and run-ins with motorboats.